DCM 2013: Mentored Novices Thread......Take 2

al984

career_move wrote: »

Yes you may hit the wall even at 4:30 pace so take gels as often and as early as you can but if you went at a faster pace you would slam into the wall head first and end up on your ass

To be honest I think you'll be grand at that pace. My cousin had done similar training to you and finished a hilly marathon about a month ago in 4:40 by running conservatively

Thanks for all the advice CM hoping to go out and enjoy the marathon do a decent 4:30 with a strong finish and come back better next year

Macaonbhuit

Anyone know how long to leave immac/veet on? :-/

donnacha

Weekend shopping done :P

ger34

I know it's been asked a thousand times already but I now need someone else to pick up my race pack,what documents does he need?
I was really looking forward to the expo as well(bloody work):)

pistol_75

ger34 wrote: »

I know it's been asked a thousand times already but I now need someone else to pick up my race pack,what documents does he need?
I was really looking forward to the expo as well(bloody work):)

Acceptance slip and letter from you. Both signed

career_move

Macaonbhuit wrote: »

Anyone know how long to leave immac/veet on? :-/

:eek:

npresto

I spotted this on Facebook. I think it's nicer than last years medal:

KillianByrne

That is nice, surprised no Airtricity - probably designed before the sponsorship announced.

#jealous

I get the Jim Larkin & convention centre reference but why is there a Ferris wheel & Pyramid on it though.

Big Logger

KillianByrne wrote: »

That is nice, surprised no Airtricity - probably designed before the sponsorship announced.

#jealous

I get the Jim Larkin & convention centre reference but why is there a Ferris wheel & Pyramid on it though.

I'll take a wild guess and say its Ulster Banks headquarters building.
It is one of the feature buildings in Dublin but I maybe wrong.
Ferris Wheel is another feature.
Dublin marathon medals/Plaques have always featured Dublin sites etc.
Ha'penny Bridge was on a Plaque from years ago.

Ososlo

after raising 1,000 euro for Pieta House! Can't believe how generous people have been. Wasn't going to bother raising money but really glad I did now in memory of a work colleague who was himself a great DCM runner. That's 1,000 euro they wouldn't have without my decision to bother. So glad I did now. Yet another great benefit to this running lark.
Roll on Monday. Gonna be a tough 2 days. Long weekend. No running, no drinking, what's a girl to do
foam roll:rolleyes:

Willie42

You are so right there - we raised 1200 for our local hospice - my brother in law is the chairman and fighting his own battle at present - everyone has been so generous and as you said Ososlo it was all for the sake of asking - we too are delighted we made the effort

fruit pastille

All set for a weekend of foam rolling, warm baths, gentle stretching, "minding" myself and generally being a pain in the backside to live with. "Oh no, I can't go out/ push the trolley/ do the hoovering/ butter my own toast. I have a MARATHON on MONDAY. It's very IMPORTANT!!!!"

Last 2 mile done this evening - I felt great after it. Back problem seems to have cleared itself. Even the predicted gale force winds won't faze me now.

Getting excited about going to the expo tomorrow - sad I know.

http://www.chicagonow.com/lists-that-actually-matter/2010/10/top-5-things-to-hate-about-marathon-runners/#image/1

and

http://www.chicagonow.com/lists-that-actually-matter/2011/10/5-more-things-to-hate-about-marathon-runners/

kerrylad1

Ososlo wrote: »

after raising 1,000 euro for Pieta House! Can't believe how generous people have been. Wasn't going to bother raising money but really glad I did now in memory of a work colleague who was himself a great DCM runner. That's 1,000 euro they wouldn't have without my decision to bother. So glad I did now. Yet another great benefit to this running lark.
Roll on Monday. Gonna be a tough 2 days. Long weekend. No running, no drinking, what's a girl to do
foam roll:rolleyes:

Fair play to you.That's a great cause,and I would have done the same except I hate asking anyone to sponsor me.Stupid I know. congratulations to everyone who has raised cash for their chosen charity's.The pain at the finish line will be made that bit easier,when ye receive that big fat cheque.:)

rob w

Is a long sleeve top a bad idea for Monday? I was planning on wearing one (wore it for the HM and plenty of LSRs) but everyone seems to recommend short sleeves! I dont tink it will be overly warm as its not a very heavy one?

Runchick

Just want to wish everyone here the best of luck for Monday. Go out there and enjoy it all, DCM really is an amazing experience, you're in for a fab day! I followed this thread last year and all the advice really stood to me on the day. I was terrified of running too fast in the first half even though I really really wanted to speed up but stayed conservative and was able to enjoy the whole thing as a result.

Oh and girls, I had to queue for the portaloos around 9 miles when I could have been running. I wasn't brave enough to pee behind a tree in phoenix park like many many other ladies were doing and regretted it after - if running this course again I would definitely be one of those ladies

Looking forward to spending next week reading all the race reports

Gavlor

Runchick wrote: »

Just want to wish everyone here the best of luck for Monday. Go out there and enjoy it all, DCM really is an amazing experience, you're in for a fab day! I followed this thread last year and all the advice really stood to me on the day. I was terrified of running too fast in the first half even though I really really wanted to speed up but stayed conservative and was able to enjoy the whole thing as a result.

Oh and girls, I had to queue for the portaloos around 9 miles when I could have been running. I wasn't brave enough to pee behind a tree in phoenix park like many many other ladies were doing and regretted it after - if running this course again I would definitely be one of those ladies

Looking forward to spending next week reading all the race reports

I was wondering where blockic disappeared to around mile 9......

Ososlo

Runchick wrote: »

Oh and girls, I had to queue for the portaloos around 9 miles when I could have been running. I wasn't brave enough to pee behind a tree in phoenix park like many many other ladies were doing and regretted it after - if running this course again I would definitely be one of those ladies

Brilliant advice runchick thanks! I have no shame so Will go when and where necessary Within reason, but any other good spots you'd recommend?

FutureGuy

Hi all,
Spent most of yesterday in A+E with the gf - thankfully all is fine.

I missed my 2 mile yesterday. Should I just go out for the 2 mile tomorrow morning instead? Then it's up to Dublin on train and hole up in the hotel.

career_move

FutureGuy wrote: »

Hi all,
Spent most of yesterday in A+E with the gf - thankfully all is fine.

I missed my 2 mile yesterday. Should I just go out for the 2 mile tomorrow morning instead? Then it's up to Dublin on train and hole up in the hotel.

Read that bit and my mouth dropped ..... but then I read the rest of the sentence and I'm ashamed to say my first thought was "oh it's only his gf that's ok" I am happy everything is fine though

Ya I would do the 2m tomorrow before you get the train

NoelJ

I'm guessing tomorrow will be a lot of pasta and chicken for dinner. Do people usually have a late meal before the marathon?

career_move

NoelJ wrote: »

I'm guessing tomorrow will be a lot of pasta and chicken for dinner. Do people usually have a late meal before the marathon?

Eat your main meal early on in the day - some people like to have a big lunch the day before, I like to eat before 6 p.m and then if I'm hungry later have a snack like a banana or a handful of cereal like cheerios. If you eat a lot late at night your body will have to spend all night digesting food instead of resting and you may feel sluggish and/or bloated in the morning.

career_move

rob w wrote: »

Is a long sleeve top a bad idea for Monday? I was planning on wearing one (wore it for the HM and plenty of LSRs) but everyone seems to recommend short sleeves! I dont tink it will be overly warm as its not a very heavy one?

I can't really see any advantage to be honest but I'm one of those people who hate sun holidays/being too warm. Both marathons I've done I've worn a singlet and been happy out. Just don't forget to have some warm clothes in your bag because once you finish you will get chilly very quickly.

drquirky

career_move wrote: »

I can't really see any advantage to be honest but I'm one of those people who hate sun holidays/being too warm. Both marathons I've done I've worn a singlet and been happy out. Just don't forget to have some warm clothes in your bag because once you finish you will get chilly very quickly.

I kinda think it depends...Different strokes and all that. If it is good technical fabric that wicks moisture off, shouldn't be a problem- I am a bit odd and tend to get chills in races so if I thought it was gonna be v. cool and windy I would consider it under my singlet(albeit v. light and technical fabric)

Gavlor

drquirky wrote: »

I kinda think it depends...Different strokes and all that. If it is good technical fabric that wicks moisture off, shouldn't be a problem- I am a bit odd and tend to get chills in races so if I thought it was gonna be v. cool and windy I would consider it under my singlet(albeit v. light and technical fabric)

+ to this. It's a personal thing. I'll be wearing a tech tee under my singlet.

blockic

Gavlor wrote: »

+ to this. It's a personal thing. I'll be wearing a tech tee under my singlet.

Wuss!

Gavlor

blockic wrote: »

Wuss!

How many marathons have I fallen asleep during??!!

ooter

Jaysus,trying to find the bodyglide at the expo was like trying to find a needle in a haystack.:)

Ososlo

ooter wrote: »

Jaysus,trying to find the bodyglide at the expo was like trying to find a needle in a haystack.:)

Heading now. Any clues for me??

rob w

ooter wrote: »

Jaysus,trying to find the bodyglide at the expo was like trying to find a needle in a haystack.:)

Same here, I got the last one I saw at the amphibian king stand anyway!

Dow99

The stand opp the Irish Runners Mag (far left corner) has/had body glide an hour ago -

Its very busy in there and parking was a mare!!